Big Ten schedules released for Illinois basketball Illini by: Bret Beherns Posted: Aug 21, 2018 / 09:45 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 22, 2018 / 03:44 AM CDT CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — The Big Ten schedules are out for both the Illinois men’s and women’s basketball teams. For the first time in league history, the men are playing a 20-game schedule that includes two December match-ups.